Dog reunited with owner 2,000 miles away thanks to microchip

When veterinarians in Ohio located the dog's microchip, it showed that she belonged to a man named Jordan, a truck driver based in California.

Animals celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Mall of America

Aquatic creatures were feeling extra lucky while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Sea Life on Friday. 

Watch: Bald eagle parents protect their egg during California snowstorm

Named Liberty and Guardian, the bald eagles were filmed shielding their only egg from the elements during the “worst" incubation period in many years.

Last killer whale in captivity dies at Marineland theme park

A killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died.

Work-study program hopes to recruit future veterinarians of color

A unique work-study program places people one day a week at Mission Animal Hospital, a non-profit organization that provides pet care to families who might not be able to afford many other animal clinics.

Watch: ‘Elusive’ lynx caught on camera in snowy Maine forest

The area is home to the elusive Canada lynx. In Maine, lynx are most common in the northern counties, which often experience the most snow in the state.

Beloved Como Zoo giraffe Daisy dies at 23

Daisy suffered from degenerative arthritis, and her “quality of life had steadily declined.” They made the decision to humanely euthanize her early Thursday morning.

Watch: Curious koala crawls into gas station and climbs employee

Volunteer wildlife rescuer Jemma Manfre told local media that the koala was “pretty chill” and sitting in a service area behind the counter.

'Pooch pirate' swipes makeup delivery from Texas home

Scott Drury, who owns the camera that captured this footage, said he and his wife, who was expecting the delivery, initially thought “a wind storm had taken the package”.

Minneapolis animal shelter to be open some Saturdays

The City of Minneapolis' animal shelter will now be open for pet adoptions some Saturdays, starting this Saturday. 

UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic

While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.